Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A3000 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 19 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.